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VO53 MKG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MKG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 118,062 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear worn close on outer edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn close on inner edge

exhaust cat flange badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,608 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak of grease

exhaust cat flange badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,059 miles

exhaust cat flange badly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust cat flange badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,341 miles

exhuast cat to mid section flange badly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 76,826 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,525 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,525 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,091 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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VO53 MKG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO53 MKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO53 MKG registered?

VO53 MKG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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